1914

1923

1949

1958

The nuclear-powered submarmine Nautilus became the first vessel to cross the North Pole underwater.

1981

U.S. air traffic controllers went on strike.

1987

A 22-cent stamp honoring author William Faulkner was issued. Its first-day cancellation was held in Oxford, Miss., where Faulkner had served as postmaster from 1921 until his resignation in 1924 following accusations of negligence.